Amanda Audet
Fifth year working as an advisor here at Samohi. History teacher at John Adams Middle School for four years. Graduated from UCLA with a BA in History and a Master's in Education (M. Ed.). Also, graduated from CSULA with an MS in Counseling and a PPS Credential.
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Rena Baum-Merino
Rena Baum-Merino was born and raised in Miami Beach, FL. She received her BS in Communication Studies from the University of Texas in Austin (GO HORNS!) and graduated with an MA in Counseling Psychology from Saint Mary's College of California (in Moraga, CA) with an Emphasis in school counseling and a PPS Credential. This is Mrs. Baum-Merino’s 6th year here at Samohi and she still loves every aspect of it! She is a devoted lifelong learner who loves to travel and is an avid sports fan.
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Jessica Garrido
Jessica received her BA in Psychology with a minor in Education from UC Santa Cruz. After a few years directing an after school program for elementary school students, Jessica returned for her MA in Counseling and PPS in School Counseling from Loyola Marymount University. This is Jessica's 3rd year working as an Advisor at Santa Monica High School. Prior to Samohi, Jessica worked as a Counselor at Culver City Adult School, a Counseling Assistant at Venice High School, and did research for educational programs through LAUSD. So far, Santa Monica is her favorite place to be, especially I House!
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Maricela Gonzalez
My passion for counseling first started in high school where I was a College Peer Counselor for 2 years. My journey continued in LAUSD where I became a Teacher's Assistant for 3 years while I was receiving my BA in Sociology at UC Irvine. My journey set off Northeast when I landed at USC where I earned my Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in school counseling and received my PPS Credential. I was an intern at John Adams Middle School for a year and after graduation was invited to become part of the JAMS team. I was honored to work with the JAMS community for 8 years. My passion has now lead me to SAMOHI where I will continue my journey. I am looking forward to it!!
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Judith Hinojosa-Riusech
Educational experience began at LAUSD working as a Teacher's Assistant then transferred into Special Education while earning her BA in Psychology & Spanish. While in the pursuit of her MA she worked for LAUSD's research department and as a Counseling Intern at Culver City High School. She went on to graduate with her MA in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential from LMU. Shortly after receiving her MA she was hired as an Advisor at Samohi. Presently, this is her sixth year as an advisor at Samohi and continues to love every minute of it.
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Maribel Pulido
First year at Santa Monica High School. Previously interned and worked as a substitute teacher at Centinela Valley Union High School District. Received a BA in Psychology and minored in Theology from Loyola Marymount University (LMU). Also received Master's in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential from LMU. Bilingual (Spanish and English) and loves to travel.
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Laura Simone
Laura Simone has 22 year of teaching and counseling experience. Bachelors Degree from USC, Masters Degree from Azusa Pacific University. Pupil Personnel Credential, Administrative Credential, Teaching Credentials in Health and Physical Education, CLAD Credential.
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Al Trundle
This is Al Trundle's fourth year as an Advisor at Santa Monica High School, yet it is his 15th year in the district. Prior to this assignment, he worked at Lincoln Middle School as a teacher, counselor and vice principal. He graduated from UCLA with a BA in History with a minor in Business Administration. He then went on to earn his Master in Education and his teaching credential, also from UCLA. After teaching full time for four years he went to Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles, where he earned credentials and degrees in School Counseling and School Administration.
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Yunuen Valencia
Yunuen Valencia has been working in the educational field for eight years. She received her BA in Sociology and her MA in Counseling with a PPS Credential from Loyola Marymount University. This is her 2nd year at Samohi. Yunuen previously worked for LAUSD at Westchester High where she was a college and academic counselor.
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Cam-An Vo
This is Ms. Vo's fourth year at SAMO. For her first three years, she was an advisor in M House. This will be her first year in H House.
She grew up in the South Bay and attended high school in Torrance. She received a BA degree in Psychology with an Education Studies Minor from UCLA. She received her MA degree in School Counseling with a Pupil Personnel Services Credential from Loyola Marymount University. Immediately following the completion of the program at LMU, she started subbing as an Advisor at SAMO and eventually became a permanent Advisor.
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